Method

01

For fragrant broth, preheat oven to 200C. Place ribs in a roasting pan and roast, draining rendered fat occasionally, until ribs are deep golden (2 hours). Drain fat, transfer ribs to a stockpot over high heat, add remaining ingredients (except julienne ginger) and 4½ litres water, bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until well-flavoured (2-3 hours). Refrigerate for flavours to develop (overnight). Skim fat from broth, strain through a fine sieve into a large saucepan, bring to the boil over medium-high heat, add julienne ginger and keep warm.

02

Meanwhile, steam rice noodle rolls in a bamboo steamer lined with baking paper over simmering water in batches until warmed through (2-4 minutes). Divide noodle rolls among bowls, spoon broth over, top with coriander, bean sprouts, spring onions, chilli and shallots and serve.

Note Fresh rice noodle rolls are available from
Asian grocers; they can be bought up to two days before you use
them, but don't refrigerate them as this will ruin their
texture.